Story Behind The Song
Another one of those times when I was driving (in the rain) and just got this lonely feeling, so this song came out of it.
Song Description
The protagonist can't make relationship work, so he leaves town in a pouring rain. While he drives ruminates over his decision. He has no regrets, but is resigned and feels it is primarily his failure.
| Song Length |
4:00 |
Genre |
Country - Honky Tonk, Blues - Country |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Troubled, Gloomy |
Subject |
Breaking Up, Highway, Street, Road |
| Similar Artists |
The Band, Hank Williams |
Language |
English |
Lyrics
Drivin' from Tulsa to Memphis in a pouring rain.
All the exits on Higway 40, they just look the same.
I left nothing back there, but a whole heap of pain.
And now I'm driving east in the pouring rain.
I had blacktop on my brain and gasoline in my veins
It seemed everything between us had changed
Now I'm on the road with nothing left
but a suitcase and a cryin' shame.
Chorus:
Cryin' Shame, cryin' shame
Is all that remains
Cryin' shame, cryin' shame
and pouring rain.
I shed this life like a snake sheds skin, Knew she wouldn't see me again.
I think my leavin' was probably a sin,
But I never was the best of men, never knew how to be a friend,
so I'm back on this Highway again.
Chorus:
Now the roads before me like an endless stretch of grey.
And I'm driving east in the pouring rain.
all the exits on Higway 40, just look the same
I got nothin' left, but a cryin' shame.
Chorus
repeat last line of chorus